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How Many Catalyst 9300 Models can I Stack together?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How many can I stack together? Up to 8 Switches can be stacked together. Yes, you can stack up to 8 Catalyst 9300 Switches together. All 9300 models are supported in the stack All the switches in the stack should…

Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series–Tech Overview

Posted on November 7, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Read the key words for Catalyst 9300 Series firstly: StackWise, UADP 2.0, StackPower, Cisco UPOE, IoT, security, cloud, Software-Defined Access. The Catalyst 9300 Series is designed for Cisco StackWise technology, providing flexible deployment with support for nonstop forwarding with stateful switchover…

Cisco IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series-Security Features for Today

Posted on November 3, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Are you using Cisco IP Phones? Are you familiar with the security features and support across both older and Cisco’s latest phone models? The latest-generation of Cisco IP phone models are the Cisco IP Phone 7800 and 8800 Series. And…

Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series, New Generation of Modular Access

Posted on November 1, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series switches are Cisco’s leading modular enterprise switching access platform built for security, IoT and cloud. These switches form the foundational building block for SD-Access―Cisco’s lead enterprise architecture. The platform provides unparalleled investment protection with a…

Catalyst 9500 Series-Next-generation High-speed Campus Aggregator

Posted on October 31, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Catalyst 9500 Series is the industry’s first purpose-built 40 Gigabit Ethernet line of switches targeted for the enterprise campus. These switches deliver unmatched table scale (MAC/route/ACL) and buffering for enterprise applications. The Catalyst 9500 Series includes nonblocking 40G Quad…

Cisco Catalyst 9000 Family-Technical Deep Dive

Posted on October 31, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Now it’s a new era in networking. What are the new features of networking today compared to previous era? The Catalyst 9000 Family (it has been announced in June 2017) solves some persistent challenges of enterprise networks by utilizing platform…

How You Benefit from Cisco Business Edition 6000

Posted on October 26, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Business Edition 6000 is more than just an IP phone system. It is an all-in-one solution that solves complex communications challenges for business with up to 1,000 employees. It’s the best option for you want to connect with co-workers,…

Certain Supported GBICs/SFPs Optical Transceiver Modules on Catalyst 3850 Switch

Posted on October 25, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Unsupported GBIC (SFP) in sub-module of Catalyst 3850 Switch–Mitigation Techniques There is a common problem and mitigation techniques with certain supported GBICs (or SFPs) optical transceiver modules on a Catalyst 3850 switch: When you insert specific GBICs on a Catalyst…

GLC-T vs. SFP-GE-T

Posted on October 25, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Both GLC-T and SFP-GE-T Copper Transceivers support 1G on UTP Copper. GLC-T: 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver module for Category 5 copper wire, RJ-45 connector SFP-GE-T: 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver module for Category 5 copper wire, extended operating temperature range, RJ-45 connector They look the same,…

GLC-T vs. GLC-TE

Posted on October 24, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Can you tell the differences between GLC-T and GLC-TE 1000BASE-T SFP transceivers? GLC-T has been announced end of sale and end of sale last year. And the new GLC-TE is the replacement for the GLC-T. GLC-T or GLC-TE Cisco module GLC-T and GLC-TE are 1000BASE-T SFP transceivers…

Updated: Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules for ASR 1000 Series Router

Posted on October 24, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Most users have questions about choosing and using the SFP modules for network switches, routers and firewalls. For example, which SFP transceivers will support my ASR 1001 router? Does my C1-WS3850-12S/K9 support the GLC-TE module? If the GLC-TE 1GE SFPs run…

Use Cases: Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Server with MapR Converged Data Platform and Cloudera Enterprise

Posted on October 20, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Server, the first product in the Cisco UCS S-Series, is a follow-on from the C3260. It delivers rapid scalability and performance to activate your data and insights in real time. What does it bring to Dense…

Enterprise Networking Environments in 2017

Posted on October 18, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Jeff Reed (Senior Vice President of Product for Cisco’s Security Business) shared ten ways this shift will shape enterprise networking environments in 2017. “We are standing at the edge of a major technology shift. The past year has paved the…

How to Convert Native 40G Ports to 8x10G Ports in Catalyst 6840-X?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Catalyst 6840-X-LE-40G and 6824-X-LE-40G have two native 40-Gb ports. These ports can be converted to 8x10G ports, starting from Cisco IOS Software Release 15.2(2) SY2, by simply changing the operation mode from ‘FortyGigabitEthernet mode’ to ‘TenGigabitEthernet mode’. The following…

What’s Inside the Cisco Wireless Solution?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

What’s Inside the Cisco Wireless Solution? Cisco is dedicated to delivering the world’s most versatile and reliable wireless network. From access points to controllers to mobility development, location, and analytics, Cisco provides an industry-leading wireless solution, end to end. You…

Make the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Your Network Switch Today

Posted on September 28, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Have you read the “Cisco Nexus Positioning: 2 and 3 Tier”? It shows you that Innovation and Investment Protection across the Entire Cisco Nexus Portfolio. Cisco data center switches help you build a more intelligent network for your applications across…

Cisco Catalyst 4500/6500/6800 Series Transition Guide

Posted on September 27, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Most of Cisco Catalyst 4500/6500/6800 Series models have been announced end of sale and end of life. Which one will replace the legacy 4500/6500/6800 models? There is a Catalyst 4500/6500/6800 Series Transition Guide helping you find the current models of…

Cisco Nexus Positioning: 2 and 3 Tier

Posted on September 27, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Nexus product family is such a big data center switch family that includes Nexus 9000, Nexus 7000, Nexus 5000, Nexus 3000, Nexus 2000, Nexus 1000V and MDS 9000. New users may not know where each Nexus series is best…

Cisco Nexus 9500 vs. Catalyst 6500

Posted on September 26, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Why choose Cisco Nexus 9000 switches? You may list at least 10 reasons, such as fast, scalable, secure. What are the bright features of Nexus 9000 series comparing to the popular Catalyst 6500 core switches? The Nexus 9500 and Catalyst…

What’s the Different Result with Cisco ACI?

Posted on September 19, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

What is Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure ACI? The Cisco ACI. It is SDN solution from Cisco for Data Centers, simply ACI is a Network policy based automation model. The end goal of this solution is about enabling software control of…

Cisco’s New Intent-based Networking & New Line of Catalyst 9000 Switches

Posted on September 12, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In June, Cisco announced it plans to deliver on “intent-based” networking, which has the potential to be the biggest change ever in the way networks are managed. Cisco’s intent-based networking is fueled by contextual information and then acted upon by…

Cisco 9336PQ vs. N9K-X9736PQ 40Gb Spine Line Card

Posted on September 8, 2017 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco nexus 9000 switch users always have some questions related to the Cisco ACI. For example, is there a way to take advantage of ISSU/dual sup failover in a 9500 in ACI mode? How to get from Nexus ACI mode…